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Batch Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Bach

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bach, Latch, Bath, Balch, Masch, Butch, Gatch, Patch, Beech, Petch

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Where is the Batch family from?

You can see how Batch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Batch families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Batch's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Batch families in 1891.
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What did your Batch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Batch. 22% of Batch men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Batch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batch were Indoor Handyman and No Occupation. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Horseman On Farm
    16%
  • Insurance Clerk
    11%
  • Indoor Handyman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Cook
    3%
  • No Occupation
    2%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Batch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 827 immigration records available for the last name Batch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Batch. For the veterans among your Batch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batch lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Batch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Batch in 1943 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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